Happy Teacher Professional Development Graduate Courses can help you fulfill Arizona's renewal requirements. To renew a standard teaching certificate in Arizona, educators must complete 15 clock hours of professional development activities for each year of the certificate's term. For example, a 6-year certificate requires 90 clock hours of professional development.

• Allowable credit must be documented on official transcripts.
• State law requires that renewal credits be completed at a regionally accredited college or university. All of our university partners, including Upper Iowa University and Adams State University, are HLC-accredited.
• You can choose multiple courses to meet the six-semester-hour requirement, including 1-, 2-, and 3-semester-hour courses.

All professional development activities must relate to Arizona academic or professional educator standards or apply toward the attainment of an additional Arizona certificate, endorsement, or approved area. 

When registering, be sure to select “Course + Graduate Level Credit.”

Certificate Hours by Semester Credit

Wondering how many hours are listed on your Certificate of Completion? Here's the breakdown:

• 1 semester credit = 15 hours
• 2 semester credits = 30 hours
• 3 semester credits = 45 hours

Important: Renewal requirements are subject to change. We recommend consulting the Arizona Department of Education’s website to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

Here are courses popular with Arizona educators:

• AI For Educators 
• Effective Classroom Management
• Stress Management
• English Language Learners: Practical Strategies for Educators